***OUT NOW - PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS******NOW A MAJOR MOVIE ******WINNER OF THE BAFTA FOR OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM******WINNER OF THE OSCAR FOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY***THE POWER OF GOD. THE AMBITION OF MEN.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBehind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Who will it be?'Unputdownable' Guardian'Gripping' Sunday Times Read more

***OUT NOW - PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS******NOW A MAJOR MOVIE ******WINNER OF THE BAFTA FOR OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM******WINNER OF THE OSCAR FOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY***THE POWER OF GOD. THE AMBITION OF MEN.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBehind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Who will it be?'Unputdownable' Guardian'Gripping' Sunday Times Read more

A global phenomenon, The Alchemist has been read and loved by over 62 million readers, topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide. Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever.Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book – a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life’s path and, above all, follow your dreams.Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is more to life than his humble home and his flock. One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands, each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path: his own. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees and the wisdom he learns are life-changing.With Paulo Coelho’s visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, The Alchemist is a story with the power to inspire nations and change people’s lives. Read more

From the bestselling author of The Secret Midwife comes a story of bravery, sacrifice and resilience in war-torn Berlin—and two sisters who will risk it all to make a difference.Berlin, 1943: Ava Müller is a proud supporter of the German war effort, working for Joseph Goebbels alongside her father, a high-ranking official in the Reich. With her sister Hanna, a nurse, braving bombing raids to save lives, they are a model Nazi family. Until Ava discovers her parents and Hanna are secretly working for the resistance…Returning to their country home, Ava is shocked to find her childhood friend Eliana Goldman and her family hidden in the attic. Suddenly she faces a stark choice: denounce her family, as she’s been taught, or betray her country. She knows only too well what happens to traitors—but as Eliana’s story of terror at the hands of the Nazis unravels, Ava realises her loyalty to the regime has blinded her to the horrifying truth.Drawn into the resistance network alongside Hanna, Ava begins the dangerous work of undermining the Reich from within its own headquarters. Relying on each other for courage and resilience, the sisters must risk their own lives to save others, knowing that every day brings them one step closer to making the ultimate sacrifice…Heartbreaking, hopeful and thought-provoking, this is a powerful work of fiction inspired by those who chose to fight the Nazis from within Germany and the events that followed. Read more

***NOW A MAJOR MOVIE ******WINNER OF THE BAFTA FOR OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM******WINNER OF THE OSCAR FOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY******OUT NOW - PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS***THE POWER OF GOD. THE AMBITION OF MEN.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBehind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Who will it be?'Unputdownable' Guardian'Gripping' Sunday Times Read more

A heartbreaking story of friendship, loyalty and the true cost of love, from the bestselling author of The Secret Midwife and Wives of War.Berlin, 1944: Amira and Gisele have been best friends since they were children, and now Gisele is the only person who knows Amira’s secret. A secret that puts her and everyone she loves in unimaginable danger amid the daily horror and violence of Nazi Germany.With the threat of exposure drawing closer, Gisele’s suggestion that Amira marries her friend Fred, a famous pianist, might just be the lifeline she needs to keep them both safe. Because Fred has secrets too.As the two strangers promise to look after each other, a profound love develops. But while the war rages on, Amira, Fred and Gisele are soon faced with terrible choices that will test their loyalty—and their courage—to the ultimate limits. How far will they go to keep each other alive?An unforgettable World War Two novel about those who chose to defy the Nazis from within Germany. Read more

In the shadow of Birmingham's smoke-filled skies, a mother's desperate choice threatens to shatter everything she holds dear...Widow Katherine Foley fled Ireland's cruel famine with nothing but her children and her pride, only to find England's promised streets are paved with thorns, not gold. When her beloved daughter Rose falls ill, Katherine faces an impossible choice: stay in Birmingham, watching her child fade day by day, or risk everything on a dangerous gamble that could save her family—or destroy it forever.The glittering Crystal Palace rises in London like a beacon of hope, but its pristine glass walls hide darker temptations. As Katherine navigates a world of gentleman's promises and working-class struggles, two men emerge from the shadows: the charming neighbour whose kindness masks deeper yearnings, and a mysterious baker's son whose gentle eyes speak of possibilities she dare not imagine.But in Victorian England, a woman's reputation is as fragile as spun glass, and the price of survival may cost Katherine more than she's willing to pay. With her children's futures hanging by a thread, she must decide: will she sacrifice her heart to save her family?Amidst prejudice and poverty, one woman's courage will redefine what it means to be a mother.The Slum Mother's Sacrifice weaves a spellbinding tale of love, loss, and the lengths a mother will go to protect those she holds dear. This unforgettable story will capture your heart and leave you breathless until the final page. Read more

THE NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in the countryside with his pregnant wife, when soldiers from Richard Lionheart's army tear through his home. Will is beaten unconscious, and awakes to find his wife murdered, his farm burnt down, and his life forever changed. In vengeance, Will infiltrates Richard's army to find the marauding gang, and finds himself swept along in the march of the Crusades. With the help of new allies and fuelled by his loss, Will crosses Europe with the King's army.Can Will avenge his wife? Or will he be swept away by the unstoppable force of Richard's Crusade? Read more

The Sunday Times bestselling sequel to The Tattooist of Auschwitz now a major TV series on SkyCilka's Journey is a powerful testament to the triumph of the human will.It will move you to tears, but it will also leave you astonished and uplifted by one woman's fierce determination to survive, against all odds.'She was the bravest person I ever met'Lale Sokolov, The Tattooist of AuschwitzIn 1942 Cilka Klein is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. The Commandant at Birkenau, Schwarzhuber, notices her long beautiful hair, and forces her separation from the other women prisoners. Cilka learns quickly that power, even unwillingly given, equals survival.After liberation, Cilka is charged as a collaborator by the Russians and sent to a desolate, brutal prison camp in Siberia known as Vorkuta, inside the Arctic Circle.Innocent, imprisoned once again, Cilka faces challenges both new and horribly familiar, each day a battle for survival. Cilka befriends a woman doctor, and learns to nurse the ill in the camp, struggling to care for them under unimaginable conditions. And when she tends to a man called Alexandr, Cilka finds that despite everything, there is room in her heart for love.Discover the incredible conclusion to The Tattooist of Auschwitz Trilogy with Three Sisters available now.'Her truly incredible story is one to be read by everyone.' Sun'Cilka's extraordinary courage in the face of evil and her determination to survive against the odds will stay with you long after you've finished reading this heartrending book.' Sunday ExpressThe Tattooist of Auschwitz is a #3 Sunday Times bestseller from 5 May 2024 Read more

Old scars, relentless danger, forbidden love…After their mother’s death, Maisie and her brother are sent to live with a cruel aunt in the windswept Peak District—where hardship, not healing, awaits.Forced into servitude to pay off their father's debts, the siblings flee, desperate for freedom but uncertain of where to go.Years later, a twist of fate reunites Maisie with Nathan, the kind-hearted boy from her past—now a man of status. As Maisie becomes part of his household staff, forbidden feelings bloom.A dangerous love, especially when a shadow from her childhood returns with chilling intent.With Nathan by her side, Maisie must confront her darkest fears.Can love survive when old enemies are determined to destroy it? In a world of secrets and sacrifice, will love be enough to rewrite the past? Read more

THE NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in the countryside with his pregnant wife, when soldiers from Richard Lionheart's army tear through his home. Will is beaten unconscious, and awakes to find his wife murdered, his farm burnt down, and his life forever changed. In vengeance, Will infiltrates Richard's army to find the marauding gang, and finds himself swept along in the march of the Crusades. With the help of new allies and fuelled by his loss, Will crosses Europe with the King's army.Can Will avenge his wife? Or will he be swept away by the unstoppable force of Richard's Crusade? Read more

Welcome to Nettleford, a small but bustling town in the heart of the Cotswolds...Join Fleur as she picks herself up after yet another dating disaster.With Valentine’s Day looming, Fleur is surrounded by bouquets, roses and all things romance, and it seems everyone is in love. Apart from herself.When a surprise visitor arrives in Nettleford, can Fleur learn from past mistakes?Be immersed into life at Fleur’s Flower Shop and follow Fleur on her own journey to find love.Escape to Nettleford with Sarah Hope's delightful new series, where love, friendship, and quirky characters await. A cosy romance featuring a charming small-town setting, a journey of second chances, and a blossoming romance guaranteed! Read more

Canon Daniel Clement has suffered a secret humiliation and to recover takes respite at the monastery where he was a novice. But the monastery doesn't allow the break he needs, for tensions are building there too. There is a death at the monastery, and Daniel thinks it might be murder.Meanwhile back at Champton, Daniel is the subject of village gossip, his mother Audrey is up to something again, there's trouble at the dress shop, trouble up at the big house, and the puppies are running riot.As dark secrets unfold, can Daniel solve the mystery at the monastery without the help of Detective Seargeant Neil Vanloo? Read more

Welcome to Nettleford, a small but bustling town in the heart of the Cotswolds...With her Divorce-iversary looming, the last thing Bea Thompson, owner of Nettleford’s charming bookshop, needs is to play teacher to newbie resident and shopkeeper Scott Harrison.But when Bea is strong-armed into helping gorgeous newcomer, Scott, learn the ropes, she’s forced to make the most of a bad situation.As Bea and Scott reluctantly spend more time together, an unexpected connection begins to form. But just as Bea starts to wonder if love after divorce is possible, a family crisis brings chaos to her once-peaceful sanctuary. With her sister’s family, and even her ex suddenly under her roof, Bea's new life is turned upside down.Will Scott prove to be the plot twist Bea needs to heal her heart and write her own happily ever after? Or will Bea's second chance at love be lost among the shelves of her charming bookshop?Escape to Nettleford with Sarah Hope's delightful new series, where love, friendship, and quirky characters await. A cosy romance featuring a charming small-town setting, a journey of second chances, and a Happy Ever After guaranteed! Read more

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, CornwallVolunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.In need of a change to your pace of life?Want to escape the pressures of work?Then contact Elsie today!After planning her escape to Penworth Bay, Lynsey Lucas is excited to move hundreds of miles for a well-deserved fresh start.She has the dream cottage, the voluntary job at The Cornish Bay Bakery in the perfect seaside location, and the chance to make a new life for herself.But when she discovers her newly bought cottage is more nightmare than dream and the local builder, Zac Hunter, although cute, is the definition of grouchy, she has to face up to the prospect of selling before her new life has truly begun.When a favour throws Lynsey a lifeline, can she and Zac work together to rebuild Lynsey’s dreams? And will the cottage be all that Zac commits to healing?Return to the beautiful beaches of Penworth Bay and bask in the warmth of the close-knit community. Reunite with Elsie’s bakery family, new and old, and follow Lynsey's journey... Read more

'Gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting.' Christy Lefteri, author of the million-copy bestseller The Beekeeper of AleppoTHEIR STORY WILL BREAK YOUR HEARTTHEIR JOURNEY WILL FILL YOU WITH HOPEYOU WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR NAMESWhen they are little girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. Together, they fight to survive through unimaginable cruelty and hardship.Magda, only 17, stays with her mother and grandfather, hiding out in a neighbour's attic or in the forest when the Nazi militia come to round up friends, neighbours and family. She escapes for a time, but eventually she too is captured and transported to the death camp.In Auschwitz-Birkenau the three sisters are reunited and, remembering their father, they make a new promise, this time to each other: That they will survive.Three Sisters is a beautiful story of hope in the hardest of times and of finding love after loss. Heather Morris is the global bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey, which have sold eight million copies worldwide. Three Sisters is her third novel, and the final piece in the phenomenon that is the Tattooist of Auschwitz series.The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a #3 Sunday Times bestseller from 5 May 2024 Read more

Danger, betrayal, and a love that won’t be denied!Melissa Lawson's world falls apart after her father's death, forcing her family into dire circumstances.Desperate for a better future, she seizes a surprising opportunity—only to find herself caught in a web of danger and a past she thought was long forgotten.Oliver Doherty never imagined he'd see Melissa again, his childhood friend, and the girl he’s secretly loved for years.She’s been hired as the housekeeper for Scott Hawkins, a man whose intentions may not be as innocent as they appear.As dark forces close in, Oliver risks everything to protect her. When Melissa is trapped, her wit and courage are her only hope for survival.A passionate tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and devotion, Melissa—The Farmer's Daughter, is a gripping romance where danger and passion collide.Will love triumph, or will the odds be too great to overcome? Read more

Artistry. Resilience. A Love That Defies Hardships.In the shadow of Victorian London, Mabel Fairchild's life is shattered by false accusations and devastating loss. With two younger siblings dependent on her care, she makes an impossible promise: to keep her family together despite the world's cruel intentions.Armed with nothing but her mother's lacemaking skills and unwavering determination, Mabel navigates the treacherous streets of London. Each delicate stitch she creates becomes both her survival and her art in a world that offers little mercy to those without means or name.When fate leads her into service at the imposing Montague household, Mabel finds herself caught in a web of social expectations and hidden agendas. Her connection with Edward Montague, a young doctor with dreams of his own, threatens carefully laid plans and long-guarded secrets that powerful figures will stop at nothing to protect.As illness and adversity test her resolve, Mabel must decide what sacrifices she's willing to make. Can she pursue both duty and desire? Will she dare to reach across the divide of class for a chance at happiness?From the leafy lanes of Hampstead to the heart of Derby, Mabel's journey weaves together threads of injustice, ambition, and the delicate strength found in both lace and love. In a society that values station over character, can the fine patterns of truth finally emerge?Rachel Downing writes wholesome historical romance. If you enjoy books by Dilly Court and other Victorian Romance writers, you will love this heartfelt tale.Don't miss this empowering story of courage and conviction. Read The Forsaken Lacemaker of Hampstead today and discover how the most beautiful patterns emerge from life's tangled threads! Read more

For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice: this is the story of the smallest library in the world - and the most dangerous.'It wasn't an extensive library. In fact, it consisted of eight books and some of them were in poor condition. But they were books. In this incredibly dark place, they were a reminder of less sombre times, when words rang out more loudly than machine guns...'Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious books the prisoners have managed to smuggle past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the secret librarian of Auschwitz, responsible for the safekeeping of the small collection of titles, as well as the 'living books' - prisoners of Auschwitz who know certain books so well, they too can be 'borrowed' to educate the children in the camp. But books are extremely dangerous. They make people think. And nowhere are they more dangerous than in Block 31 of Auschwitz, the children's block, where the slightest transgression can result in execution, no matter how young the transgressor... The Sunday Times bestseller for readers of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice. From the author of The Prince of the Skies, based on the incredible and moving true story of Dita Kraus, holocaust survivor and secret librarian for the children's block in Auschwitz. Read more

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Moving' Daily Mail'It will stay with you' Independent'Profound' Irish ExaminerPre-order Mitch Albom's new novel, Twice, now - a beautiful and heartbreaking exploration of lost loves and second chances. Coming October 2025____________________A moving new novel from the beloved author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in HeavenWhen the Nazis invade his home in Salonika, Greece, a German officer offers eleven-year-old Nico Krispis a chance to save his family. Nico must convince his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading 'north', where safety and protection awaits. But when the final train is loaded, Nico sees his family being herded into a boxcar. Only then does he realise that he has helped send them, and everyone he knew, to their doom at Auschwitz. Nico escapes but he never tells the truth again. In The Little Liar, Nico's story is interweaved with those of his family, friends and even the Nazi officer who changed their lives. Through the war years and the decades that follow, Albom reveals the consequences of their decisions, eventually bringing them back to where it all started.The Little Liar is a timeless tale of the harm we inflict with our deceits, and the power of love to redeem us.____________________Five-star reader reviews of The Little Liar'An amazing story about truth, war, humanity and loss' 'Another beautiful piece of work. He makes you feel like you are there, know everybody and feel every emotion''Within an exciting and thought-provoking story, the author invites us to contemplate Truth, and how it is often the first causality of war'''Excellent interwoven stories by a master storyteller. Meaningful insights we can use today''This book nearly broke me''I love Mitch's books, but this is the best of all of them' Read more